Bible Question:
Dear iydubb: Would you be so kind to give a scripture reference that says we are to ask for gifts of the Holy Spirit? agape justme |
Bible Answer: Scripture does not say we are to ask for gifts of the Spirit, however it does say we are to covet them. 1 Cor. 12:31 But COVET earnestly THE BEST GIFTS: 1 Cor. 14:39 Wherefore, brethren, COVET to prophesy, and forbid not to speak with tongues. ___________________________________________ Covet 2206 zeloo (dzay-lo'-o) from 2205; TDNT - 2:882,297; v AV - zealously affect 2, more with envy 2, envy 1, be zealous 1, affect 1, desire 1, covet 1, covet earnestly 1, misc 2; 12 1) to burn with zeal 1a) to be heated or to boil with envy, hatred, anger 1a1) in a good sense, to be zealous in the pursuit of good 1b) to desire earnestly, pursue 1b1) to desire one earnestly, to strive after, busy one's self about him 1b2) to exert one's self for one (that he may not be torn from me) 1b3) to be the object of the zeal of others, to be zealously sought after 1c) to envy |